DIY Action Figures

This is your chance to make your own figurine! Experienced facilitators will step you through every step of the way in this workshop series.

Pop! Vinyl, My Little Pony, Mighty Muggs and all the awesome anime statues you see in the stores all have one thing in common; someone designed and manufactured them.

This is your chance to make your own figurine! You will learn: Learn to edit a 3D model template by cutting up, remixing, and sculpting using free and open-source software (Blender and Meshmixer).

• Use our new 3D photogrammetry scanner to copy your real-life head onto your figure
• 3D Print your figure
• Assemble and paint your figure
• be inducted to The Edge 3D printers so you can continue your making into the future (please note that completing a General Induction will be required before you can book the machines).

Experienced facilitators will step you through every step of the way of this workshop series, with written instructions, video demos and handouts to help you along your making journey.

This is a three-part workshop running on Saturday 22nd of January, 5th of February and 12th of February

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Requirements to visit The Edge

• Participants must be over 16 years of age.
• Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times.
• Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment.

Before you book

Please read The Edge Booking Terms and Conditions. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more.

To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on our Fabrication Lab and community makerspace.

Important COVID-19 information

In line with the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 restrictions, from 17 December 2021 unvaccinated people aged 16 years and over will be unable to enter Queensland Government-owned libraries, galleries and museums. This includes State Library of Queensland.

We will continue following Queensland Government advice. Given the public health directions are subject to change, please check our alerts page before your visit for the latest information.

State Library carpark access has changed

Due to Brisbane City Council’s permanent closure of Victoria Bridge to general traffic, all access to the Cultural Centre carparks is now via Stanley Place (from the Grey Street and Peel Street intersection, or Montague Road).

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